Body Parts
What are the 3 main body parts of an insect?
head, thorax, abdomen
What is the name of the change that insects go through?
metamorphosis
How do fireflies communicate?
They blink a special code with their lanterns which are located in their abdomen.
Why are ladybugs considered helpful?
They eat aphids.
What is it called when an insect makes themselves look like another insect, plant, or object?
mimicry
All insects have 2 _______ for smelling and touching.
antennae
What are the two types of metamorphosis?
complete and incomplete
How do ants communicate that they're trapped in a tunnel?
They rub their joints together.
Why are aphids considered harmful?
They eat farmer's crops.
What is it called when an insect changes over a long period of time to suit their environment?
adapt
How many wings do insects have? ___ or ___ or ___
0 or 2 or 4
What are the stages in complete metamorphosis?
egg, larva, pupa, adult
How do katydids communicate?
They rub their front wings together.
What are pesticides?
Pesticides are poisons that kill all of the insects in an area, both helpful and harmful.
What are the beetles hardened forewings called?
elytra
What does the exoskeleton do?
The exoskeleton provides support and protection.
What are the stages in incomplete metamorphosis?
egg, nymph, adult
How do cicadas communicate?
They shake their abdomen which vibrates their tymbals, which act like a drum in their mostly hollow abdoment.
Name 3 products that insects can make.
honey
beeswax for candles, lipstick, and wood polishes
silk to make thread/cloth
fruits, veggies, chocolate, nuts
What is the fastest beetle in the world?
A cicadas tymbals are located on which body part?
abdomen
In which stage do insects look like tinier versions of the adults?
nymph stage
What are tympanum?
Tympanum are the hearing organs located on the side of a grasshopper's abdomen.
What insect is the MOST helpful pollinator?
honeybees
How long can Goliath beetles get?
They can grow to be more than 5 inches!